The Diabolic

The Diabolic by S. J. Kincaid is a thrilling young adult fiction novel published by Simon and Schuster in November 2016. This 407-page book presents a high-stakes adventure centered around Nemesis, a humanoid teenager created to protect Sidonia, the daughter of a galactic senator. When Sidonia is summoned to the Galactic court as a hostage due to her father’s involvement in a rebellion, Nemesis must disguise herself as Sidonia to ensure her safety, navigating a treacherous world filled with corrupt politicians and hidden dangers.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the complexities of humanity. As Nemesis delves deeper into the political intrigue of the court, she discovers that her purpose extends beyond mere protection; she grapples with her own sense of self amidst the chaos. The Diabolic combines elements of action and adventure with science fiction, making it a compelling read for those interested in stories of royalty and rebellion.
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“The perfect kind of high-pressure adventure.” —TeenVogue.com
A New York Times bestseller!
Red Queen meets The Hunger Games in this epic novel about what happens when a senator’s daughter is summoned to the galactic court as a hostage, but she’s really the galaxy’s most dangerous weapon in disguise.
A Diabolic is ruthless. A Diabolic is powerful. A Diabolic has a single task: Kill in order to protect the person you’ve been created for.
Nemesis is a Diabolic, a humanoid teenager created to protect a galactic senator’s daughter, Sidonia. The two have grown up side by side, but are in no way sisters. Nemesis is expected to give her life for Sidonia, and she would do so gladly. She would also take as many lives as necessary to keep Sidonia safe.
When the power-mad Emperor learns Sidonia’s father is participating in a rebellion, he summons Sidonia to the Galactic court. She is to serve as a hostage. Now, there is only one way for Nemesis to protect Sidonia. She must become her. Nemesis travels to the court disguised as Sidonia—a killing machine masquerading in a world of corrupt politicians and two-faced senators’ children. It’s a nest of vipers with threats on every side, but Nemesis must keep her true abilities a secret or risk everything.
As the Empire begins to fracture and rebellion looms closer, Nemesis learns there is something more to her than just deadly force. She finds a humanity truer than what she encounters from most humans. Amidst all the danger, action, and intrigue, her humanity just might be the thing that saves her life—and the empire.
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